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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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